Tottenham Hotspur will pip Chelsea to the final Champions League spot, according to Mark Warburton.

With just under two months remaining of the season, the race to seal a top four place in the Premier League is sure to be a huge source of interest as there's four teams competing for three spots.

Taking Manchester City - the champions-elect - out of the equation, there local rivals Manchester United are in the driving seat to finish as runners-up as they hold a two-point advantage over third-placed Liverpool having played a game less.

Spurs also have a game in hand on the Reds, while the Blues are considered as the outsiders to gatecrash the top four as they currently sit fifth and are five points behind their London rivals.

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Whilst the Lilywhites do have an advantage over the west London outfit right now, the upcoming clash between the two sides could have major implications on the top four race.

The Blues welcome Spurs to Stamford Bridge after the international break knowing a victory would close the gap to just a couple of points and leave Mauricio Pochettino's side looking nervously over their shoulders.